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Iran begins military exercise at Natanz nuclear facility

The Iranian Air Defense Command Headquarters has launched the first phase of a joint exercise, code-named "Power Exercise," at the Natanz nuclear defense zone, in central Iran.

Iranian MP warns Israel against attacking nuclear facilities: “We’ll make atomic bomb”

A member of the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee has issued a stern warning to Israel regarding potential military strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities.

Advisor to Iran leader: Tehran ready for talks, but won’t give in to pressure over nuclear issue

Kamal Kharrazi, the head of Iran's Strategic Council on Foreign Relations and an advisor to Iran’s Leader, has said Tehran is ready for talks with the US but will not give in to pressure.

Iran defends nuclear enrichment program against IAEA criticism

The Iranian deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs has reiterated that Iran’s nuclear program is aligned with the country’s technical needs and fully under the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards, emphasizing it has no military objectives.

Iran issues stern warning against E3 on snapback mechanism use

Iran has strongly warned that any use of the snapback mechanism to impose all anti-Iran sanctions by the three European members of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) nuclear deal will be met with a firm response.

Analyst: NPT withdrawal would turn Iran into North Korea

Morteza Makki, a Tehran-based European affairs expert, has warned that withdrawing from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) would have severe consequences for Iran, likening it to North Korea. Given the country's current economic challenges, he stressed the need for realistic strategies and national consensus to avoid reaching such a critical juncture.

AEOI chief says nuclear technology in Iran not to be limited

Mohammad Eslami, the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, has emphasized that with the endeavours and diligence of Iranian specialized youth, the country's nuclear technology will never be stopped.

Iran says to increase inspections as nuclear capacity expands

The head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization (AEOI) announced an increase in nuclear inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) due to the expansion of the country’s nuclear capacity.

Iran rejects additional monitoring amid sanctions, criticizes IAEA stance

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, reaffirmed Tehran’s commitment to its obligations under the nuclear Safeguards Agreement. Gharibabadi emphasized that Tehran will not accept any additional monitoring measures beyond those outlined in the agreement as long as the “unjust sanctions” against the country persist.

Iran warns of strong reaction to snapback mechanism threats

Iran's ambassador and permanent envoy to the UN has warned that any threat by the West to invoke the snapback mechanism to restore previous sanctions would be met with a firm response from Tehran.

Iran’s official says nuclear power from Bushehr plant equivalent to 13mn barrels of crude oil in 2023

Spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, Behrouz Kamalvandi, has stated that in the past year alone, the electricity generated at the Bushehr nuclear power plant in southern Iran, has resulted in savings equivalent to at least 13 million barrels of crude oil, amounting to approximately $900 million.

Iran engages in talks with European diplomats on nuclear issue, sanctions relief

Iran engages in talks with European diplomats on nuclear issue, sanctions relief Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi announced  that another round of direct talks with senior political directors from France, Germany, and the United Kingdom had been held in Geneva. 

Former Iranian MP warns against threatening Europe with nukes

Former chairman of Iran's Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, Heshmatollah Falahatpisheh, has cautioned against threatening Europe with nuclear capabilities. 

Iran begins gas injection into thousands of advanced centrifuges

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) announced on Wednesday that Iran has commenced gas injection into thousands of advanced centrifuges as part of its nuclear development program.

Zarif: IAEA resolution against Iran lacks legal basis

Iranian Vice President for Strategic Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif argues that a recent resolution issued by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)’s Board of Governors against Iran lacks legal foundation.

Iran says to launch new set of centrifuges amidst constructive engagement

The spokeswoman for the Iranian government announced that Iran plans to launch a new set of centrifuges, stressing that the country’s interactions with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will continue within the framework of the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

Iran’s former atomic chief calls for higher enrichment

The former head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says it is now time for the country to move towards higher enrichment to advance its nuclear expertise in light of a recent anti-Iran resolution by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)’s Board of Governors.

Parl’t speaker: Iran launches advanced centrifuges in response to IAEA’s ‘political move’

The speaker of the Iranian Parliament announced on Sunday that Iran has begun the operation of a series of new and advanced centrifuges in response to the ‘political maneuvering’ by the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA).

Iran says ready for both cooperation and confrontation

The spokesperson for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, Behrouz Kamalvandi, has said while Iran is prepared to confront threats, it prefers engagement over confrontation.

Iranian MP calls for Tehran to leave NPT 

A senior Iranian MP has called for Iran to leave the NPT amid tension between Tehran and Western governments following the adoption of a resolution against the Islamic Republic at the UN nuclear oversight body, the IAEA.

Official: Iran responds to IAEA resolution with increased nuclear enrichment capacity

Behrouz Kamalvandi, the spokesperson for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), says the organization has increased enrichment capacity following the adoption of the anti-Tehran resolution by the IAEA.

Iran says increased number of its centrifuges in response to the IAEA resolution 

The Atomic Energy Organization and the Iranian Foreign Ministry announced that, in response to the anti-Iranian and politically motivated resolution by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), necessary orders have been issued to increase the number of advanced centrifuges at Iran's nuclear facilities.

Iran to respond to Europe’s “non-technical” move: Foreign Minister

As France, Germany, and the United Kingdom submit an anti-Iran draft resolution to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors for a decision, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi warned that the Islamic Republic would respond appropriately to any “non-technical” steps by Europe.

Iran urges IAEA BoG to oppose E3’s resolution

Iran has called on the members of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)'s Board of Governors to oppose the bids by three European countries to adopt a possible resolution against Tehran.

Iran warns of proportionate response to IAEA’s anti-Tehran resolution

Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has warned the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) that its potential targeting of Iran with “unconstructive measures” will be met with a “proportionate response” on the part of Tehran.

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